Arke Inc. is revolutionizing the eBike industry by developing retrofit kits that offer quality, performance, and affordability, aiming to make eBikes accessible to a wider demographic. Partnering with biking shops and organizations in underserved Chicago communities, Arke is introducing eBike rentals and youth programs to educate students on eBike and EV repair and support. While pre-launch, Arke has 250 sign-ups for their BETA product and plans to provide 25 kits for community bike rides in 2024, alongside initiatives dedicated to youth education and employment in Chicago’s Bronzeville and South Shore areas.

Renew Mobile Health and Wellness focuses on delivering preventive care and social services to vulnerable school-age children and adults who encounter barriers to accessing healthcare and wellness resources. Through mobile van services and an app, Renew Mobile Health offers proactive health screenings, a free menstrual health pantry, nutrition education, and social services support, emphasizing patient education, resource connection, and self-advocacy. Aramis was a participant in West Tennessee’s Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator Program funded by The Ford Philanthropy and powered by Heartland Forward.

ELECTROMEX aims to alleviate concerns about transitioning from gasoline to electric cars by establishing an EV Charging Network, providing peace of mind to electric vehicle users. Recognizing the significant impact of fossil fuel vehicles on pollution levels and public health, the venture seeks to promote clean air and reduce health risks associated with emissions. With a prototype EV Charger successfully tested for three months and production underway in China, ELECTROMEX is poised to install 50 chargers across Monterrey, Mexico. The venture is currently run by a team of two with help from 3 additional part-time team members.